For years and years there have been road games like “Animal, Vegetable, Mineral” or “Count the Cows” – old time classics. That is until recently the movement to electronic devices has made the car trip a bit isolating. This year, bridge the gap between the front and rear seats with fun and engaging games built to travel. Road trips may stir groans but these games are here to make the trip short and full of fun. These are sure to help fill the car with laughter and smiles for hours no matter how long or short your trip happens to be.
We at Sturbridge Yankee Workshop know what it’s like to travel long distances and short drives too. You can make any trip fly by with the Find It Game. It’s an easy pick up game – jump into finding one of the 47 pieces that is hidden in the recycled pellets. Pass it and watch them shake, rattle, and spin the container. Out find and seek the tiny feather or clothes line clip. Get the giggle on the way to grandma’s with this great travel game.
Speaking of trips – the Camp Travel Game is perfect for those long treks. Think you know the outdoors? Show off your wit of all things Camping. The board is designed to be used across seats in the car. It packs into it self so it can be tucked under a chair or in the back ready to play another round at any time. The Camp Travel Game has also been chosen by Dr. Toy as one of the Best Vacation Products. Decode, spin, and set yourself up for victory at your next stop – it’s perfect for park benches. Bring along this great travel game next time, and you are sure to forget about the long road ahead.
Have a small space, or want a small game to play while waiting for the plane? This authentic version of Pachisi is perfect. The game is played on a handmade batik cloth – bright with color and easy to pack up. Play with up to four others and roll the throwing sticks to make your move. Plane is boarding early? Simply roll up the ‘board’ and pack it away in seconds. This game is made to go where you go, and is great for ages 8 and up.
Looking for something really mobile? Take a Baseball Vintage Tin with you. Roll the dice and play ball, play a full game of baseball right in your lap or table in front of you. The game comes as a collectible tin making the game fun for kids to keep and for adults to pack in their suitcase. Keep track of score, play a few innings here and a few there. This USA made vintage game is perfect for any way you are going.
My neighbor’s 10-year-old daughter has gone wild with the baking this year. She brought a bag of peppermint bark for her teacher this morning and I’d thought I’d share her tasty success.
